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Effect of Paricalcitol on Left Ventricular Mass and Function in CKD—The OPERA Trial by WANG, Angela Yee-Moon, FANG FANG, YU, Cheuk-Man, CHAN, John, WEN, Yue-Yi, SHANG QING, CHAN, Iris Hiu-Shuen, LO, Gladys, LAI, Kar-Neng, LO, Wai-Kei, LAM, Christopher Wai-Kei

“…Vitamin D seems to protect against cardiovascular disease, but the reported effects of vitamin D on patient outcomes in CKD are controversial. We conducted a…”
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The challenge of patient empowerment in hand hygiene promotion in health care facilities in Hong Kong by Cheng, Vincent C.C., MD, Wong, Shuk-Ching, MNurs, Wong, Ivan W.Y., RN, Chau, Pui-Hing, PhD, So, Simon Y.C., MMedSc, Wong, Sally C.Y., FRCPath, Chen, Jonathan H.K., PhD, Lee, Wan-Mui, MSN, Tai, Josepha W.M., PhD, Chau, Chi-Hung, MBBS, Lo, Wai-Kei, MD, Yuen, Kwok-Yung, MD

“…Highlights • Patient empowerment program in hand hygiene was attempted in 2 hospitals. • Only 3% patients asked health care workers (HCWs) to clean their hands…”
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Effect of Kt/V on survival and clinical outcome in CAPD patients in a randomized prospective study by Lo, Wai-Kei, Ho, Yiu-Wing, Li, Chun-Sang, Wong, Kin-Shing, Chan, Tak-Mao, Yu, Alex Wai-Yin, Ng, Flora So-King, Cheng, Ignatius Kum-Po

“…Effect of Kt/V on survival and clinical outcome in CAPD patients in a randomized prospective study. There has been a lack of randomized control study on the…”
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Prevalence of and Associations With Reduced Exercise Capacity in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients by Zuo, Ming-Liang, MD, Yue, Wen-Sheng, BSc, Yip, Terence, MBBS, Ng, Flora, RN, Lam, Kwok-Fai, PhD, Yiu, Kai-Hang, MBBS, Lui, Sing-Leung, MD, PhD, Tse, Hung-Fat, MD, PhD, Siu, Chung-Wah, MD, Lo, Wai-Kei, MBBS

“…Background Exercise capacity is reduced in patients with end-stage renal disease on maintenance home peritoneal dialysis therapy, although the potential…”
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A Combination of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions and Residual Renal Function, Peritoneal Transport, and Inflammation Markers: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Lui, Sing Leung, MD, PhD, FRCP, Yung, Susan, PhD, Yim, Andrew, BSc, Wong, Kui Man, MBBS, FRCP, Tong, Kwok Lung, MBBS, FRCP, Wong, Kin Shing, MBBS, FRCP, Li, Chun Sang, MBBS, FRCP, Au, Tak Cheung, MBBS, FRCP, Lo, Wai Kei, MBBS, FRCP, Ho, Yiu Wing, MBBS, FRCP, Ng, Flora, RN, Tang, Colin, BSc, Chan, Tak Mao, MD, FRCP

“…Background The benefits of biocompatible peritoneal dialysis (PD) fluids, particularly for residual renal function (RRF), are controversial. Moreover, the…”
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Clinical Course and Outcomes of Single-Organism Enterococcus Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients by YIP, Terence, TSE, Kai-Chung, NG, Flora, HUNG, Ivan, LAM, Man-Fai, TANG, Sydney, LUI, Sing-Leung, LAI, Kar-Neng, CHAN, Tak-Mao, LO, Wai-Kei

“…Enterococci are part of the normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract. They can cause enteric peritonitis, which is a serious complication of peritoneal…”
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Extensive contact tracing and screening to control the spread of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium ST414 in Hong Kong by Cheng, Vincent Chi-Chung, Tai, Josepha Wai-Ming, Ng, Modissa Lai-Ming, Chan, Jasper Fuk-Woo, Wong, Sally Cheuk-Ying, Li, Iris Wai-Sum, Chung, Hon-Ping, Lo, Wai-Kei, Yuen, Kwok-Yung, Ho, Pak-Leung

“…Background Proactive infection control management is crucial in preventing the introduction of multiple drug resistant organisms in the healthcare setting. In…”
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Cefazolin plus netilmicin versus cefazolin plus ceftazidime for treating CAPD peritonitis: Effect on residual renal function by Lui, Sing Leung, Cheng, Suk Wai, Ng, Flora, Ng, Suk Yi, Wan, Kit Mui, Yip, Terence, Tse, Kai Chung, Lam, Man Fai, Lai, Kar Neng, Lo, Wai Kei

“…Cefazolin plus netilmicin versus cefazolin plus ceftazidime for treating CAPD peritonitis: Effect on residual renal function. The International Society for…”
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A Cluster of Rapidly Growing Mycobacterial Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Exit-Site Infections by Tse, Kai-Chung, MRCP, Lui, Sing-Leung, MD, FRCP (Edin), Cheng, Vincent Chi-Chung, MRCP, Yip, Terence Pok-Siu, MRCP, Lo, Wai Kei, FRCP

“…In this case series, a cluster of 5 consecutive peritoneal dialysis patients with atypical mycobacterial exit-site infections in a single center within 20…”
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Guideline on targets for solute and fluid removal in adult patients on chronic peritoneal dialysis by LO, Wai-Kei, BARGMAN, Joanne M, BURKART, John, KREDIET, Raymond T, POLLOCK, Carol, KAWANISHI, Hideki, BLAKE, Peter G

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Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity in Peritoneal Dialysis by Lo, Wai Kei

“…Abstract Metabolic Syndrome refers to a clustering of features related to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which include obesity or central obesity,…”
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Minimal and optimal peritoneal Kt/V targets: Results of an anuric peritoneal dialysis patient's survival analysis by Lo, Wai-Kei, Lui, Sing-Leung, Chan, Tak-Mao, Li, Fu-Keung, Lam, Man-Fai, Tse, Kai-Chung, Tang, Sydney Chi-Wai, Choy, Cindy Bo-Ying, Lai, Kar-Neng

“…Minimal and optimal peritoneal Kt/V targets: Results of an anuric peritoneal dialysis patient's survival analysis. Residual renal clearance has been shown to…”
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Risk Factors and Outcome of Contamination in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis—A Single-Center Experience of 15 Years by YAP, Desmond Y. H, LING CHU, Wai, NG, Flora, SIU YIP, Terence Pok, LEUNG LUI, Sing, KEI LO, Wai

“…Contamination is an important risk factor for peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related peritonitis. The present study outlines the clinical characteristics and…”
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Peritoneal Dialysis—Moving from Current Status to the Future by Oh, Kook-Hwan, Kim, Yong-Lim, Lo, Wai-Kei, Margetts, Peter J.

“…Kook-Hwan Oh 1 and Yong-Lim Kim 2 and Wai-Kei Lo 3 and Peter J. Margetts 4 1, Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University…”
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Enhanced Psychosocial Support for Caregiver Burden for Patients With Chronic Kidney Failure Choosing Not to Be Treated by Dialysis or Transplantation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Chan, Kwok Ying, MRCP (Ireland), FHKCP, Yip, Terence, MRCP (UK), FHKCP, Yap, Desmond Y.H., MD, Sham, Mau Kwong, FRCP (London), Wong, Yim Chi, RN, Lau, Vikki Wai Kee, BBA, Li, Cho Wing, MRCP (UK), FHKCP, Cheng, Benjamin Hon Wai, MRCP (UK), FHKCP, Lo, Wai Kei, FRCP (London), Chan, Tak Mao, MD

“…Background Family caregivers of patients with chronic kidney failure have increased burden, as reflected by their high frequency of physical and mental…”
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Ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation with chronic kidney disease undergoing peritoneal dialysis by Chan, Pak-Hei, Huang, Duo, Yip, Pok-Siu, Hai, Jojo, Tse, Hung-Fat, Chan, Tak-Mao, Lip, Gregory Y H, Lo, Wai-Kei, Siu, Chung-Wah

“…Little is known about the ischaemic stroke risk and benefit of warfarin therapy for stroke prevention in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on peritoneal…”
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Prevalence of CMMSE defined cognitive impairment among peritoneal dialysis patients and its impact on peritonitis by Shea, Yat Fung, Lam, Man-Fai, Lee, Mi Suen Connie, Mok, Ming Yee Maggie, Lui, Sing-leung, Yip, Terence PS, Lo, Wai Kei, Chu, Leung Wing, Chan, Tak-Mao

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Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Chronic Dialysis Population: A Multicenter Cohort Study by Cheung, Chi Yuen, Chan, Gary C W, Chan, Siu Kim, Ng, Flora, Lam, Man Fai, Wong, Sunny S H, Chak, Wai Leung, Chau, Ka Foon, Lui, Sing Leung, Lo, Wai Kei, Tang, Sydney C W

“…Different studies in the past have shown that the risk of cancer development is increased in chronic dialysis patients. However, data concerning the cancer…”
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ENCAPSULATING PERITONEAL SCLEROSIS--MEDICAL AND SURGICAL TREATMENT by Lo, Wai Kei, Kawanishi, Hideki

“…Department of Medicine, 1 Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, PR China, and Tsuchiya General Hospital, 2 Hiroshima, Japan Correspondence to: W.K. Lo, Department…”
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Streptococcus bovis Peritonitis Complicating Peritoneal Dialysis—A Review of 10 Years’ Experience by YAP, Desmond Y. H, TO, Kelvin K. W, YIP, Terence P. S, LEUNG LUI, Sing, MAO CHAN, Tak, NENG LAI, Kar, KEI LO, Wai

“…An association of Streptococcus bovis bacteremia with carcinoma of colon has been reported, but data regarding peritoneal dialysis (PD) peritonitis caused by…”
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